Day vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,900
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Day Rank #14,900
Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #14900 for Day.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Day ___

  • Day Marie
  • Day Lynn
  • Day Anne
  • Day Grace
  • Day Hope
  • Day Elise

Sean ___

  • Sean Patrick
  • Sean Michael
  • Sean James
  • Sean Thomas
  • Sean Ryan
  • Sean Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

If you choose Sean

Liam Declan Niamh Aoife Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Day or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Day and Sean mean?

Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Day and Sean boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a girl name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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